How To Fix FCLM_BAM_MAINT049 - Bank account &1 has expired. Extend the validity if necessary.

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: FCLM_BAM_MAINT -

• Message number: 049

• Message text: Bank account &1 has expired. Extend the validity if necessary.

What causes this issue?

The defined validity period for this bank account has expired.

System Response

The system issues an error message and will not allow you to continue with this transaction until the error is resolved.

How to fix this error?

To extend the validity period, in the bank account master data, change
the <LS>Valid To</> date.

Procedure for System Administrators

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT049 - Bank account &1 has expired. Extend the validity if necessary. ?

  The SAP error message FCLM_BAM_MAINT049 indicates that a bank account has expired in the system. This typically occurs in the context of financial transactions or bank account management within the SAP system, particularly in the Financial Supply Chain Management (FSCM) module.
  Cause:
  The error is triggered when an attempt is made to use a bank account that has a validity period that has already expired. This can happen due to:
  
  The bank account was set up with a specific validity period, and that period has lapsed.
  The account was not updated or extended in the system after its expiration date.
  Changes in business processes or regulations that require regular updates to bank account information.
  
  Solution:
  To resolve this error, you need to extend the validity of the bank account in question. Here are the steps to do this:
  
  
  Access the Bank Account Management:
  
  Navigate to the relevant transaction in SAP for managing bank accounts. This could be through transaction codes like FCLM_BAM or FI12 (depending on your SAP version and configuration).
  
  
  
  Locate the Expired Bank Account:
  
  Search for the bank account using the account number or other identifying information.
  
  
  
  Edit the Validity Period:
  
  Once you have located the bank account, check the validity dates. You will need to extend the end date to a future date to ensure the account is valid for future transactions.
  
  
  
  Save Changes:
  
  After updating the validity period, save the changes to ensure that the account is now active.
  
  
  
  Test the Changes:
  
  Attempt to perform the transaction again that previously resulted in the error to confirm that the issue has been resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  Documentation: Refer to SAP Help documentation for Bank Account Management for detailed instructions on managing bank accounts.
  User Roles: Ensure that you have the necessary permissions to edit bank account details in SAP.
  Audit and Compliance: Regularly review bank account information to ensure compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  Training: If you are unfamiliar with the process, consider seeking training or assistance from a colleague or SAP consultant.
  
  If the problem persists after following these steps, it may be necessary to consult with your SAP support team or check for any additional configuration issues that may be affecting bank account management.